I know you’ve seen this photo one too many times, but when it comes to choosing my best face photo of 2011 for I Heart Faces, I can’t help but go back to this classic self-portrait. I’m not even sure I can beat this look in 2012, but I’ll try.

This week’s I Heart Faces’ theme is “Best Face Photo from Summer 2011.” I had a couple of favorites, but kept going back to this one shot of our niece (taken during her weekend visit in August). As you can tell, our niece is full of personality…and her face is full of character. I’m not sure what I love most about this shot…the memories it evokes, that beautiful backlighting, her two front teeth, her expression or those adorable freckles. Whatever the case, I love it! For more “Best Face Photos from Summer 2011,” go to: